Solution Architect

Overview

Hybrid
$80 - $90
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Solution Architect
Veritas NetBackup
Microsoft HCI
Brocade switch
SAN and Backup Technologies
Storage Technologies such as HPE 3PAR/Primera/Alletra
Microsoft Windows Server
Redhat Enterprise Linux

Job Details

Position Title: Solution Architect
Duration: 6-12 months+ and potential C2H
Client Location: Dublin, CA, 1 day a week on-site
Job Description:
The position of Solution Architect I (Enterprise Technology Architecture) reports directly to the Manager of Systems Architecture and is based in Dublin, CA. Responsible for driving IT strategy, roadmap including evaluation, selection and solution architecture (technology) to address needs of IT and business portfolios (such as Supply Chain, Stores). Highly visible role with a broad engagement within CLIENT IT and business teams as well as externally with technology providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Core duties or tasks that are fundamental to the performance of the job:
  • Conducts TCO and ROI analysis to help understand and convey the financial impact of architecture solutions and strategies.
  • Prepares and conducts presentations of architecture solutions and strategic proposals to a wide audience including executives.
  • Participates in the 5-year planning and annual budgeting process.
  • Collaborates with IT and Business Partners to define enablers in the roadmap plan
  • Facilitates the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations.
  • Develops, documents, and maintains technology architecture standards and patterns.
  • Ensures completion of Architectural and project deliverables on time and under budget and that anticipated business outcomes are achieved.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must have: leadership experience, clear communication, and presentation skills.
  • Work experience with major retailer or via technology consulting company is a plus
  • 5+ years of Enterprise or Technology Architecture experience
  • Veritas NetBackup experience
  • Microsoft HCI is a plus
  • Brocade switch experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 10+ years experience in information technology (IT), technology solutions, infrastructure technologies, architecture, and/or consulting. OR equivalent experience
  • Have a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions (Plan-Source-Make-Deliver) with a focus on supply chain management, warehouse operations, and logistics. Technically competent on Supply Chain, related technology systems.
Have a deep understanding and 5+ years of demonstrated experience in:
  • Enterprise SAN and Backup Technologies
  • Enterprise Storage Technologies such as HPE 3PAR, Primera, and Alletra
  • Enterprise Fibre Channel Technologies such as Brocade X7 Directors, G720 and G730 Switches, etc.
  • Enterprise Backup technologies such as Veritas NetBackup
  • Have a strong understanding and demonstrated experience in:
  • -Server OS Technologies
  • Microsoft Windows Server - 2019, 2022, 2025
  • Redhat Enterprise Linux 8, 9
  • Virtual Machine Technologies
  • Hypervisors Hyper-V, VMware
  • Virtual Machine Management SCVMM, vCenter
  • Server Hardware Technologies
  • HPE Synergy
  • HCI
Best Regards,

Balaji Nagaraj

Lead Technical Recruiter

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